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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: where to see the late artist James Hubbell's art in San Diego; a new spin on Hamlet; Kevin Kwan; Beethoven and Stravinsky; art informed by the undocumented, queer experience; live music picks and more

People who live near the areas where nuclear weapons were tested say their communities still suffer harm and are pressing Congress to renew funding to help them.

Powerful synthetic opioids and drugs like meth and cocaine still flood U.S. communities, fueling historically high overdose deaths.

The funding will last through May 11. Supervisors also voted 4-0 to continue the local emergency declaration.

In collaboration with Space Time, join us on Free Third Thursday, December 21 at 5 p.m. for the screening of Ulysses Jenkins' "Inconsequential Doggereal" (1981) followed by a performance at 6 p.m. of "Fates, Boots and Bob: A Hijacked Hootenanny Holiday Hullabaloo" by beck haberstroh, Maria Antonia Eguiarte, mika Castañeda, and Victor Castañeda H.About "Inconsequential Doggereal" |Initially created as an editing exercise for his students at UCSD, Jenkins’ "Inconsequential Doggereal" mixes poetic narrative fragments of self-shot footage with moments ripped from the unending flow of TV news, advertising, and entertainment. The images and sounds of mainstream television are jammed, freeze-framed, looped, overlaid and rewound.About "Fates, Boots and Bob: A Hijacked Hootenanny Holiday Hullabaloo |Bob Cratchit is on his way to work when a spaceship crash lands in his path. In this extraterrestrial twist on a holiday classic, an alien, a museum educator, and an enormous piece of sacred toast help Bob navigate his existential workplace woes. Through a series of sing-alongs, the audience will help Bob decide whether to give in, organize, or burn it all down.Related links:MCASD website | Instagram | Facebook

This weekend in the arts: Contemporary ballet by female choreographers; free theater, dance and poetry; Vivaldi; open artist studios; a desert arts festival; a photographic glimpse into guaranteed basic income and more.

Join us on Sunday, December 3 for the Members' Holiday Party in front of the Museum!-Festive refreshments-Art-making activities-Seasonal DJ tunes-Joy, art, and seaside views!Also, mingle and be merry with family as the parade makes its way through the village. Grab a spot along Strauss Plaza to watch the annual La Jolla Christmas Parade, which ends in front of the Museum.Plus, Members get one more chance to take advantage of a double discount in The Shop! Peruse and splurge on something you've been eyeing - 'tis the season!Schedule:1:30 p.m. – Parade Begins at Kline & Girard2 p.m. – MCASD Festivities in Strauss PlazaNot yet a Member? Join The Community at mcasd.org/joinFor more infromation visit: mcasd.ticketapp.org

Join us on Saturday, December 16 at 1 p.m. for a film screening of "Hell Bound Boys" by Sergio Hernandez in Jacobs Hall.Local artist, filmmaker, and owner of Pops tattoo shop, Sergio Hernandez is proud to announce the San Diego premiere of his feature film, "Hell Bound Boys", which tells the story of a young preacher who joins a graffiti crew and struggles to balance his double life."Hell Bound Boys" is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of identity, faith, and community. The film was shot entirely in San Diego and features a number of local actors and locations.Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with Hernandez facilitated by James Banuelos, founder of Us vs Them and Surf Crimes.The event also features the launch of a limited-edition poster and tee at The Shop.

Advances in medicine mean more people are living longer with HIV. But aging with HIV comes with increased health risks, and this growing population needs specialized care that's hard to find.

For decades, tianeptine was used to treat depression, even though no one knew how it worked. But it turns out it's a type of opioid, and the U.S. is facing a spike in abuse of "gas station heroin."